Our Guest on this episode is freelance content creator, Jon Coen from Long Beach Island. Jon has been a consummate champion of Northeast surfing for over 20+ years. When the surf magazines were still in their heyday, Jon would be the go to guy for anything in the Northeast happening. He always fought to get local events, surfers, and creatives to get the greater promotion and exposure when the west coast would ignore us.  On this episode we touch on various facets of his career, including content roles with notable brands like Jetty Surf, Vuori, and Red Bull. Jon elaborates on the unique surf culture in Long Beach Island and the community dynamics that sustain it despite challenges like beach replenishment. We highlight LBI local events like The Clam Jam and The Coquina Surf Jam.  Jon emphasizes the importance of a supportive local surf community. The conversation explores broader themes within surf culture, tracing the surf community's ties with music, and looks ahead to the potential resurgence of Surfer Magazine, aiming to prioritize authentic storytelling and diverse local voices in the surf industry. This episode encapsulates the passion and evolving nature of surf culture, emphasizing the importance of community and localized narratives. We hope you enjoy this episode… To find Jon Coen you can follow him on Instagram @coennoinsta and check out his blog: https://daysonfile.com/  The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagram or go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com  Music: Artist: Texas is The Reason Song: It It’s Here When We Get Back It’s Ours Album: Do You Know Who You Are?  00:00 Introduction to the Swell Season Surf Podcast 01:18 Meet John Cohen: Champion of Northeast Surfing 01:59 John's Journey and Contributions 02:51 A Warm Welcome and Mutual Connections 03:19 Life in Long Beach Island 04:13 Surfing Stories and Local Legends 06:02 Balancing Work and Surfing 13:47 Challenges of Surfing in LBI 19:29 New Jersey vs. New York Surfing 25:44 The Importance of Surf Shops 34:32 Surf Industry Pioneers and Challenges 35:39 Jetty: A Brand with Heart and Soul 37:15 The Essence of Jetty's Philosophy 38:17 Community and Connection through Surfing 44:56 The Clam Jam: Building Bridges Across Generations 51:14 The Impact of Superstorm Sandy 52:28 The Evolution of Surf Culture and Media 59:24 New Jersey's Influence on Surfing 01:05:11 Introducing Jake: The New Editor 01:05:31 Reflecting on Kevin Welsh's Legacy 01:06:29 The Future of Surfer Magazine 01:08:10 Surfers and Their Musical Influences 01:10:03 The Evolution of Music and Surf Culture 01:14:25 The Role of Music in Surf Films 01:15:46 Punk Rock and Surfing: A Cultural Analysis 01:18:47 The Influence of Sublime on Beach Culture 01:21:24 Final Thoughts and Future Projects Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.